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2016 RAM 5500 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Recalls

2 recalls Highest severity: Critical

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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Safety Recalls

Critical #17V562000 Plain English
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
The water pump in your diesel engine is a crucial part that helps keep your engine running smoothly. In some 2013-2017 RAM 2500, 3500, and 4500/5500 vehicles, this pump might not have a small hole that's supposed to let air out, causing it to leak.
Risk if Unfixed
If the water pump starts leaking, it could cause an engine compartment fire, which could spread and cause serious damage or even harm you or others nearby.
Free Fix
Your dealer will replace the faulty water pump with a new one, free of charge. You should schedule the repair as soon as you get the recall notice, and it's completely free – no cost to you.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain 2013-2017 RAM 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis, 4500 Cab Chassis, and 5500 Cab Chassis vehicles, equipped with Cummins 6.7L Turbo Diesel engines that have Concentric-brand water pumps without a vent hole. These water pumps may leak coolant.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
The leaking water pump can increase the risk of an engine compartment fire.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the water pumps, free of charge. The recall began February 26, 2018. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is T51.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →
Critical #15V592000 Plain English
Component

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE

Manufacturer
Chrysler (FCA US LLC)
What Happened
The Engine Control Module in your Ram 6.7L Cummins Diesel engine is the computer that manages the engine's performance. In some 2016 trucks built between July 31 and August 13, 2015, this computer might short circuit and fail.
Risk if Unfixed
If the Engine Control Module fails without warning, your engine could stall on the road, making it hard to control your vehicle and increasing the risk of a crash.
Free Fix
Your Ram dealer will replace the faulty Engine Control Module with a new one at no cost to you. You should schedule the repair as soon as you receive the recall notice.
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Original — What Happened
Chrysler (FCA US LLC) is recalling certain model year 2016 Ram 2500, 3500, 3500 Cab Chassis and 4500/5500 Cab Chassis trucks manufactured July 31, 2015, to August 13, 2015 and equipped with a 6.7L Cummins Diesel engine. In the affected vehicles, the Engine Control Module (ECM) may short circuit, causing the engine to stall without warning.
Original — Risk if Unfixed
An engine that stalls without warning increases the risk of a crash.
Original — Remedy
Chrysler will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ECM, free of charge. The recall began on December 21, 2015. Owners may contact Chrysler customer service at 1-800-853-1403. Chrysler's number for this recall is R52.
View full recall details → Repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Find a dealer →

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